N64 component out *Now VGA*

[jdmlight]

I'm going to be searching MGC for an RGB-capable N64. I know I have seen RGB to component adapters before, but I can't seem to find a link to how to make one. I tried Googling it, which led me to an Atariage post referencing this adapter:
http://www.gatorcade.com/rgbconverter.html
But $81? That's a bit steep. I know it's gotta be possible to make my own.

Also, how much better is RGB than S-video? I would imagine it's better and probably worth the effort of making an adapter, but I could be wrong.

[Diminuendo]

this is a modding forum, go to this link, drill 3 holes in the case and put some rgb cable ports in there

[jdmlight]

this is a modding forum, go to this link, drill 3 holes in the case and put some rgb cable ports in there

...that's not what I asked for. RGB != component.

[hailrazer]

Depends on the screen size. On most small screens you won't notice much if any of a difference between s-video and rgb.

[jdmlight]

Depends on the screen size. On most small screens you won't notice much if any of a difference between s-video and rgb.

This is going to be for plugging into my TV (either my 23" computer monitor or my 37" HDTV), not for portablizing.

[hailrazer]

Depends on the screen size. On most small screens you won't notice much if any of a difference between s-video and rgb.

This is going to be for plugging into my TV (either my 23" computer monitor or my 37" HDTV), not for portablizing.

Oh then yes you will notice quite a bit of difference

[jdmlight]

I'll answer my own question in case someone else stumbles across this and is looking for an answer. After a bunch of research I found a cheaper (and still premade) option (talked to Marshall at MGC about building one and basically it's not worth the effort). Not component, but VGA which both monitors I plan on using this with accept:
http://www.arcadespareparts.com/arcade_ ... 13052.html

[Bush]

Does that require any hacking?

[jdmlight]

Does that require any hacking?

You need an early revision N64, as outlined here.

Other than that, not really, just requires finding the R, G, B, and ground pins on your N64 (and I'm not sure about the sync, I may need to strip sync off of composite). I do plan on doing this, so I will report back with results.

Edit: And for now I'm using the RF modulator that this N64 came with. It's comically bad:

[Bush]

Oh god they have epilepsy!